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Ms. Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
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General
Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.alyssamaltese.com
- Twitter (X):
- @lyssmaltese
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Book Club
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Horror
Literary Fiction
New Adult
Romance
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Science/Technology
Women's Issues
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none found
Author Comments
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Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
05/07/2026 02:19 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
jgarc35
05/07/2026 01:46 PM
Q: 05/04/26
R: 05/07/26
90K Upmarket Romance
R: 05/07/26
90K Upmarket Romance
SArneson
05/07/2026 11:17 AM
Q: 04/30/2026 - Upmarket Psychological Suspense - 74k
FR: 05/07/2026
FR: 05/07/2026
jcgraham
05/04/2026 06:05 PM
4/25/26 - Q psych horror
5/4/26 - form rejection
5/4/26 - form rejection
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 05/07/2026 - Closed to queries.
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91K Supernatural Thriller
Form email rejection:5/8/26
Hi X, thanks for thinking of me with this project! Although I won't be pursuing representation, I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work, and wish you every success with it.
All best,
Alyssa